MINNEAPOLIS – It’s official: The Timberwolves craze has hit the Twin Cities, and even the world.
An example: looking to buy an Anthony Edwards jersey at the NBA store is right now, unless you’re wearing a size small or 4XL.
Shaun Hagglund is the owner of Fan HQ at Ridgedale Mall. He says seeing more consumers and more Timberwolves gadgets has been a pleasure.
“It just went up the year, and then they took me to the playoffs and from there it accelerated,” he said. “It’s been fantastic to see all the enthusiasts come here and go crazy for the wolves. Anthony Edwards is notoriously exploding nationally and Naz Reid, only locally, I mean. . . When your call becomes a slogan, I think you’re fine. . . Right?”
Some took their love for the NBA’s sixth kid of the year to a whole new level.
After the Timberwolves sealed the game against Denver, tattoo artist JC Stroebel shared his excitement on social media.
“I just said, ‘I’m going to tattoo Naz Reid on anyone for $20. And I’m very serious about that, but I imagine it would be like two other people and now we have at least a hundred valid tattoo requests. ” Stroebel said, “We, collectively as fans, have earned the right to tattoo Naz Reid, man. “
Jackson Hurst of Rosemount the first to get the tattoo.
“Disbelief is the only way to show yourself as a Minnesota sports fan,” Hurst said, describing the team’s functionality so far. “They look so dominant in the infield in the playoffs. And it’s kind of hard for those to be our Timberwolves. “
This wasn’t the first tattoo Hurst. Se bonded a couple she already has for her parents.
“Mom, Dad, Naz Reid. The three greatest people in my life. “Hurst laughed.
But for many Timberwolves fans, Hurst, his love for Reid is no joke.
“Two words. That’s all you can say,” Hurst said. “He’s a glorious, glorious player. It’s a lot of fun to watch. And it’s an exciting time to be a Wolves fan. So why not?”
“Naz Reid is an example of the Timberwolves themselves,” Stroebel said. “He started out as an underdog, a lot of other people ignored him, but he kept running and running and now he’s one of the most productive players in the league. Sixth type of the year. . . And that’s why I think of a lot of wolf fans, Naz Reid perfectly epitomizes what it means to be a wolf fan. “
After receiving the tattoo, Hurst said he had no regrets, even though the Timberwolves were starting a losing streak.
“I mean, a few months ago, walking around in a Timberwolves hat, they didn’t see you for a moment. Now you’re wearing the same Timberwolves hat and, like other people walking down any street, you’d stop and say, ‘I love your hat or pass wolves and it’s a contagious energy,'” Hurst said. “Even if they lose, it’s still a wonderful story. It’s always a wonderful tattoo. I still love the Timberwolves and Naz Reid as a player. . . And if they do, they go all the way. I think I’ll stay here again. For some other tattoo with JC. “